Did your keloid grow back? Is there an option after surgery?

If you have already treated a keloid and it has grown back, or if the scar continues to increase in size despite previous treatments, you may be looking for a different option.

One alternative that may be considered in these cases is keloid treatment with surgery and radiation therapy.

Dr. William Baquero, radiation therapist in Barranquilla, provides radiation therapy for keloids and can evaluate whether this treatment is appropriate for your case.

Why Does a Keloid Come Back After Surgery?

The problem with keloids is that they can return after being surgically removed.

Surgery removes the tissue that has already formed, but a new wound remains and needs to heal. In someone with a tendency to develop keloids, there is a risk that this healing process will once again produce excessive scar tissue.

For this reason, in certain patients, treatment may involve not only removing the keloid, but also combining surgery with radiation therapy after the procedure.

How Does Radiation Therapy Work for a Keloid?

Radiation therapy is applied to the area where the keloid was located after surgical removal.

The goal is to reduce the possibility of excessive scar tissue forming again. For the best possible outcome, radiation therapy should be coordinated with the surgery and started shortly after the keloid is removed.

This does not mean that every keloid requires radiation therapy. The indication depends on factors such as the size, location, history of recurrence, and previous treatments.

What If I Already Had Surgery and the Keloid Came Back?

This is precisely one of the situations in which it may be worth seeking another specialized evaluation.

If you have already undergone surgery and the keloid returned, or if you have also tried injections, silicone sheets, or other treatments without achieving the expected results, Dr. William Baquero can evaluate your case and determine whether an alternative involving surgery plus radiation therapy may be appropriate.

Even older keloids or those that have returned after other treatments can be evaluated.

Which Areas of the Body Can Be Treated?

Keloids can develop in different areas of the body, including:

• Ears and earlobes.
• Chest.
• Shoulders.
• Back.
• Neck.
• Jawline.

The location is important because some areas have a higher risk of recurrence.

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Does Radiation Therapy for Keloids Hurt?

Radiation therapy itself is painless. Sessions are brief and the treatment is performed on an outpatient basis. The number of sessions depends on the individual case and the treatment plan determined by the specialist.

Could Radiation Therapy Be an Option for My Keloid?

The best way to determine this is to have the keloid evaluated and discuss which treatments you have received previously.

If you have a keloid that:

• Returned after surgery.
• Continues to grow.
• Causes itching or pain.
• Did not respond to injections or other treatments.
• Or you simply want to learn about a different treatment option.

You can request a specialized evaluation to learn about the options available based on the characteristics of your case.

Keloid Treatment With Radiation Therapy in Barranquilla

Dr. William Baquero, radiation therapist in Barranquilla, provides evaluations for patients with keloids and post-surgical radiation therapy. He can work in coordination with the surgeon performing the keloid removal or help organize the treatment process when necessary.

If you have already tried treating your keloid and it came back, radiation therapy may be an option worth learning about. An evaluation can determine whether this treatment is appropriate for your case and which strategy may be most suitable.

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